The Global Launch of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028)

27-29 May, 2019 FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy

The U.N. Aims to Unite Efforts for the Decade of Family Farmers

The U.N. General Assembly has officially declared 2019–2028 the Decade of Family Farming. Initially proposed in October 2017, the resolution passed with 104 co-sponsors and unanimous approval. The Decade aims to inspire the international community to generate a refreshed political commitment supporting family farmers and crafting pro-family farming policies.